Holt v. City of New York

In June, 1895, plaintiff was employed by the mayor, aldermen and commonalty of the city of Hew York as a bath attendant at a per diem compensation of three dollars, and was continued in such employment by the city of Hew York until the 11th day of June, 1898, when he was summarily dismissed by the commissioner of public buildings, lighting and supplies. He instituted proceedings for reinstatement upon the ground that his removal was in violation of section 3 of chapter 186 of the Laws of 1898, which provides: “and if a person holding a position subject to competitive examination in the civil…